Bridging Cancer with Primary Care
PRR RX for Success: Dr. Ana Grace
Overview: PRR graduate Dr. Ana Grace knows that treating cancer is only part of a patient’s health plan — prevention and primary care are vital, too. Her journey … Read More
Direct Primary Care vs. Concierge vs. Traditional Primary Care: Comparisons for Physicians
Direct Primary Care and concierge medicine are reshaping how physicians deliver care — offering smaller patient panels, deeper patient relationships and freedom from some of the biggest frustrations of traditional practice. For licensed physicians ready … Read More
The Fast Track to Impact: How Licensed Physicians Can Help Reverse the Primary Care Crisis
A new report has made it clear: Primary care in the U.S. is in critical condition — and the time to act is now.
Released by UC Davis Health and developed by 30 nationally recognized … Read More
Physician Burnout by Inbox: Digital Demands Fuel Primary Care Crisis
Three new studies reveal a clear link between rising volumes of patient communications — especially through digital portals — and physician burnout, a key factor contributing to the nationwide shortage of primary care doctors.… Read More
Concierge Medicine is Widening the Primary Care Gap — Retrained Physicians Can Help Fill it
Concierge medicine is on the rise. For a growing number of patients, paying an annual fee for easier access to their doctor sounds like a good trade-off. For physicians, it offers a path to reduced … Read More
The Impact of Policy Changes on Primary Care: Challenges and Opportunities
As discussions around healthcare policy continue, proposed and enacted changes under President Donald Trump’s administration raise questions about the future of primary care. These changes, ranging from health insurance reforms to public health interventions, could … Read More
What TV Shows Like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Virgin River” Teach Us About Primary Care
On the Netflix show “Virgin River,” set in a rural, fictional Northern California town, there is medical clinic run by “Doc” Vernon Mullins. Both the clinic and Doc are portrayed as an integral part … Read More
Why Retraining as a Primary Care Physician in Rural Areas is a Win-Win Solution
As the U.S. faces an unprecedented shortage of primary care physicians, rural communities are feeling the brunt of this crisis. These areas rely heavily on primary care providers, yet projections suggest they will have … Read More
Expanding Opportunities for Internationally Trained Physicians: Retraining as Primary Care Doctors with PRR
Amid the growing and concerning shortage of primary care physicians in the U.S., doctors who were trained and licensed in another country have a unique opportunity to contribute to the solution while expanding their … Read More